Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• (MAJOR) GIRL CRUSH Daun Curry, Modern Declaration

  

  It’s been two years now since I first discovered her work, so I can safely say, yep, major cross country crush going on here. But there are a few select women... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• THE E LIST ” The New 30 ” Birthday Edition

  

  I survived my big birthday weekend…in fact, it was fabulous! Now it’s time to do a little shopping for myself to bring in the fall season. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LA VIDA ECLECTIC in Black & White

  

  When I find a site I like, I tend to comb through the archives — such as Nuevo Estilo, where I discovered this gem from a few years back: a living space that... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• THAT 40′s WOMAN Jen Aniston for Glamour

  

  I begrudgingly enter a new decade on Saturday(!), but it’s women like Jennifer Aniston who approach it with grace that inspire me to get over it, and own it. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• GRAY. GOLD. WHITE. Winning Combo

  

  I’ve been seeing some of these images floating around for a while (two on this site), and yet I’m always drawn to them. The most obvious reason is that they... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• GET THE LOOK Beach Chic (with Basics)

  

  Just can’t help myself: saw this pic of Kate Moss vacationing off Ibiza, and being that I’m still in full summer mode (especially of the Mediterranean... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• KATE MOSS Summer Retro for Vogue UK

  

  I try my best not to inundate you with Kate Moss posts — really, I do. But this editorial for Vogue UK shot by Patrick Demarchelier in St. Barths is bordering o... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MINIMALIST CLASSIC The Barcelona Chair

  

  Wow, I’ve got my 30th(!) “Design Under the Influence” launching at 11am PDT today! And I chose one of my all-time faves, the Barcelona chair. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• CITY SLICKER Blake Lively by Patrick Demarchelier

  

  H-O-T off the presses, literally! In a street style shoot by legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Blake Lively stuns in the September 2013 issue of... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PHOTO SHOOT Sneak Peeks!

  

  Last week I had a photo shoot in my home with über talented photog Sabra Lattos. It was a ton of work leading up to it (that I freely admit I imposed on myself! Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• NEW PINBOARD Late Summer/Early Fall Inspo

  

  Photo shoot is tomorrow! As you can imagine, the styling is in full effect. I even got to create a new pinboard in an attempt to get me excited about the... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PURE JOIE Fall 2013 “It” Girls

  

  Another inspiration pinboard find: the latest ad from one of my favorite lines, Joie. I have more Joie in my closet than any other, so I’m especially excited... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FRENCH LUXE L’Hôtel by Martin Margiela

  

  Happy Monday! Hope you all had a productive weekend! I got to work on a new pinboard for my shoot this week, and in the midst of my search for inspiration,... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• SNAPSHOTS Photo Shoot Prep

  

  I’ve been busy getting the last pieces from the E list for my magazine photo shoot next week, so I thought I’d share a few quick iPhone snaps of what I’ve been... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HIGH TECH STYLE Kate Moss’ New Collab

  

  Black, gold, croc ‘n studs…Kate Moss infuses her new “fashion tech” accessories line with her signature rocker chic style. She explains, “My phone’s as much a... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LA DOLCE VITA Gray Malin Photography

  

  Cinque Terre By now you all know my #1 travel destination on the bucket list is the Italian Riviera and/or the Amalfi Coast. (I’m not picky, I’ll take... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 TRAVEL

• CHANNELING BARDOT Diane Kruger in Marie Claire UK

  

  Wow. I almost didn’t recognize Ms. Kruger in this editorial featuring couture fashion by Chanel, Dolce Gabbana, and Mary Katrantzou. The sexy sunny... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Eames. Hermès. Goyard. (What Dreams Are Made Of)

  

  After too many late work nights in a row, I was supposed to take the night off. Totally wiped. But seeing this image from Lee Kleinhelter’s Atlanta home had me... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• MR. SMALL SHOP “The Man Behind the Blog”

  

  The husband is a man of few words…think Don Draper-ish, minus the scandal. So imagine how intrigued I was to read his responses to Victoria’s questionnaire for... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• BOOK ART Ideal Bookshelf

  

  If you’ve been following this page for a while, you know I have somewhat of a problem…I cannot seem to collect enough fashion and design books! Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, LIFESTYLE